Talent Acquisition Specialist

UNKNOWN; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team-based profit sharing program

401K with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid Time Off Policy + 9 corporateholi

Job summary

UNKNOWN is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support hiring managers by sourcing top talent and managing college recruitment initiatives. The role focuses on proactive sourcing, pipeline management, and aligning recruiting with organizational goals through collaboration with business leaders.

You will screen candidates, coordinate interviews, manage the ATS, and guide leaders on effective interviewing strategies. The position offers a competitive salary and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Source candidates through multiple channels and connect them with hiring managers.
• Maintain information in the Applicant Tracking System to manage applicants efficiently.
• Track market trends to stay current with recruiting best practices.
• Screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and conduct pre-employment assessments.
• Present offers and transition new employees to onboarding.
• Guide leaders on effective interviewing strategies.
• Collaborate on succession plans and bench readiness with business leaders.
• Coordinate college recruiting events and promote Internship and Management Training programs.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Self-starter

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Learning mindset

Research

Administrative skills

Tech savvy

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

THE POSITION

The Talent Acquisition Specialist’s role is to support hiring managers in attracting and identifying top talent while managing college recruitment initiatives. The individual will focus on proactive sourcing and talent pipeline management, ensuring a healthy flow of candidates. They will collaborate with business leaders to understand internal staffing needs and succession planning, aligning recruiting efforts with organizational goals. They will focus on continual improvement and training of the recruiting process within the divisions they support.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Utilize various sourcing channels to source candidates and connect them with hiring managers
• Utilize and maintain information in the Applicant Tracking System to efficiently manage applicants
• Continually assess and track market trends to stay current with best practices of recruiting efforts
• Screen candidates, coordinate interviews, conduct pre-employment assessments, present offer letters and transition new employees into the onboarding process
• Act as a subject matter expert in guiding and training leaders towards effective interviewing strategies
• Collaborate with the Director of Employee Development and business leaders to understand succession plans, bench needs, and readiness of team members for internal promotions
• Coordinate college recruiting events and promote the Internship and Management Training programs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of professional work experience
• Self-starter who works well independently and thrives in a team environment working collaboratively
• Ability to build trusting, long-lasting relationships and enjoys networking and supporting people
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Possess intellectual curiosity and desire for continuous learning
• Innovative problem solver who thinks logically as well as creatively
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy
• Tech savvy, strong business acumen, research, and administrative skills

Benefits

In addition to a great team environment, we have a strong benefits package for our team members:

• Competitive base salary
• Team based profit sharing program
• 401K for all employees with 3.5% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid Time Off Policy + 9 corporate holidays

This position has a salary range of approximately $75,000 - $95,000 annually (commensurate with experience).